1854-O Huge O, Arrows Seated Liberty Quarter
| Weight | 6.22 grams |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Mint | New Orleans |
| Mintage | 1,484,000 Combined mintage for all 1854-O varieties |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $13.61 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-2504 |
The 1854-O Huge O variety uses an oversized mintmark punch that is noticeably larger than the standard O found on other New Orleans coins of the period. The punch difference is visible without magnification on coins in Fine or better condition: the O on the Huge O variety fills substantially more space beneath the eagle than on the standard version. The variety is recognized by PCGS and NGC on certified holders.
The existence of multiple mintmark punches at New Orleans reflects the practical realities of branch mint operations in the 1850s. Mintmark punches were tools that wore out, broke, and were replaced, and the replacement punch did not always match the size of its predecessor. The Huge O documents one of those transitions, preserved across every coin struck from the affected die. A modest premium applies when the variety is confirmed.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $520–$600 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $880–$1,015 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $1,095–$1,265 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $1,300–$1,500 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $2,370–$2,735 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $6,075–$7,005 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $12,160–$14,030 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $22,360–$23,675 |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
- PCGS CoinFacts: Seated Liberty Quarters
- NGC Coin Explorer: Seated Liberty Quarters
- Heritage Auctions Archives
- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)
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